Al-Shabaab degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia
3:41 PM11/20/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted two airstrikes in the vicinity of Debatscile, Somalia, targeting al-Shabaab militants Nov. 19, 2018.
AFRICOM and DOJ hosts first DOJ - Africa Symposium
11:11 AM11/16/2018
U.S. Department of Justice & U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) hosted the first DOJ Africa Symposium, Oct. 29 to Nov. 2, 2018 at the Kelly Special Events Center, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart.
The event brought together more than 25 Justice Department legal advisors, legal staff and partners working in Africa to learn about regional developments and ongoing challenges related to justice sector efforts.
U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
2:33 PM11/4/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted a collective self-defense airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Araara, Somalia, on Nov. 3, 2018.
AFRICOM hosts foreign liaison officers from CJTF-HOA
4:07 PM11/1/2018
Foreign liaison officers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa visited the U.S. Africa Command Headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany Oct. 30-31, 2018.
U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
2:07 PM10/26/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Kunyo Barrow, Somalia, on Oct. 25, 2018.
Africa Enlisted Development Strategy announced at Senior Enlisted Leader Conference
2:24 PM10/19/2018
The Africa Enlisted Development Strategy was announced at the 2018 Africa Senior Enlisted Conference, which took place Oct. 16-19, 2018, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Twenty-five African partner nations participated in the event, hosted by U.S. Africa Command.
AFRICOM Hosts Conference for Senior Enlisted Leaders; Unveils New Enlisted Development Strategy
2:10 PM10/19/2018
U.S. Africa Command unveiled a new strategy to develop senior enlisted leaders during the 2018 Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference held Oct. 16-19 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
Update to Oct. 12, 2018, U.S. airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
6:33 PM10/16/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Harardere, Somalia, on Oct. 12, 2018, as previously released.
U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
4:25 PM10/15/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted a collective self-defense airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Araara, Somalia, on Oct. 14, 2018.
U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
5:15 PM10/13/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Haradere, Somalia, on Oct. 12, 2018.
USARAF benefits from Joint Humanitarian Operations Course
6:38 AM10/10/2018
The JHOC is taught over 100 times a year across every combatant command to ensure networks are built between DOD and humanitarian aid workers, ensuring the first time the two groups cross paths isn’t in a disaster zone.
U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
3:25 PM10/9/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab militant in the vicinity of Kunyo Barrow, Somalia, on Oct. 6, 2018.
South African local nationals visit the inside of a C- 130 J Super Hercules during the African Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 18, September 22, 2018, Waterkloof Air Force Base, South Africa. The exhibition provides a unique opportunity for the U.S. to showcase military personnel and
equipment while promoting strong ties with its African partners. (US Army Photo by SSG Jeffery
Sandstrum)
U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
10:34 AM10/2/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike after al-Shabaab militants attacked Somalian Government forces approximately 40 kilometers northeast of Kismayo, Somalia, on Oct. 1, 2018.
U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
3:31 PM9/22/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in self-defense, targeting al-Shabaab militants 50 kilometers northwest of Kismayo, Lower Juba Province, Somalia, on Sept. 21, 2018.
U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
3:30 PM9/12/2018
U.S. forces conducted an airstrike during a Somali partner forces-led operation against al Shabaab, an al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group, Sept. 11, 2018, in the central Somali village of Mubaraak, approximately 37 miles west of Mogadishu.